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Ali A. Duarte Garcia, M.D.

  1. Internist
  2. Rheumatologist
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

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Ali Duarte Garcia, M.D., M.S., is a rheumatologist with special interest in systemic autoimmune diseases. He holds the academic rank of Assistant Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

His clinical focus and expertise includes:

  • Diagnosis, evaluation and management of systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid syndrome.
  • Complex evaluation and coordination of care for patients with undiagnosed, treatment-refractory, or otherwise challenging systemic autoimmune diseases.

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Duarte Garcia's research focus is on health services and epidemiologic research of systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid syndrome and is actively involved in mentoring students, residents and fellows.

  1. Antiphospholipid syndrome
  2. Dermatomyositis
  3. Lupus
  4. Lupus nephritis
  5. Scleroderma
  6. Sjogren's syndrome
  1. Joint injection
  2. Ultrasound

Lupus spectrum diseases:

  • Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Cutaneous lupus erythematosus
  • Lupus nephritis
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome
  1. 2025
    Master of Science - Applied Clinical InformaticsVanderbilt University
  2. 2019
    Basic Science MastersClinical and Translational Science, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2019
    FellowRheumatology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2016
    Chief Medical ResidentTufts Medical Center
  5. 2015
    Internship/Residency - Internal MedicineTufts Medical Center
  6. 2010
    MDUniversidad Autonoma de Chihuahua

Certifications

  1. 2018
    RheumatologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2015
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    2024 Mary Betty Stevens Young Investigator PrizeLupus Foundation of America
  2. 2023
    Laureate AwardMayo Clinic
  3. 2021
    2021 “Top Performing Provider” Patient Experience awardMayo Clinic
  4. 2019
    Distinguished Fellow AwardAmerican College of Rheumatology
  5. 2019
    Kern ScholarMayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery
  6. 2019
    Philip S. Hench AwardDivision of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  7. 2019
    Lupus 2019 Scientific Merit Award13th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  8. 2018
    Howard Polley, M.D. Rheumatology Trainee Outstanding Abstract AwardMayo Clinic Hench Society
  9. 2017
    Marshall J. Schiff, MD Memorial Fellow Research AwardAmerican College of Rheumatology, Rheumatology Research Foundation
  10. 2017
    Health Care Delivery Scholar Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Healthcare Delivery
  11. 2017
    CERSI ScholarYale-Mayo Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI)
  12. 2015
    Outstanding Senior Resident Teaching AwardTufts Medical Center
  13. 2014
    Accomplished teaching in Medicine ClerkshipTufts University School of Medicine
  14. 2012
    Notable teaching in Medicine ClerkshipTufts University School of Medicine
  15. 2010
    National Academic Excellence Award Academia Nacional De Medicina (Mexico)
  16. 2010
    Top medical student award Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua
  17. 2010
    Summa Cum LaudeUniversidad Autonoma de Chihuahua
  18. 2008
    Academic Excellence Award Chihuahua State Government

Professional memberships

  1. 2025 - present
    Committee MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology Clinical Practice Guideline Subcommittee
  2. 2025 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Informatics Association
  3. 2025
    Co-ChairInternational Lupus Conference
  4. 2024 - present
    MemberDepartment of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Recruitment Committee
  5. 2024 - present
    MemberClinical Decision Support Subcommittee
  6. 2023 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Nephritis Clinical Practice Guidelines Core Leadership Team
  7. 2022 - 2023
    MemberRheumatology Research Foundation Portfolio Review Panel
  8. 2021 - 2022
    Committee MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology Communications and Marketing Committee
  9. 2021 - 2022
    MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology Strategic Planning Taskforce
  10. 2021 - 2023
    Committee MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology Early Career Investigator Subcommittee
  11. 2020 - 2021
    Committee MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology Global Engagement Special Committee
  12. 2019 - present
    MemberEuropean Lupus Society
  13. 2019 - present
    MemberDepartment of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Fellowship Recruitment Subcommittee
  14. 2019 - present
    MemberColegio Mexicano de Reumatologia
  15. 2018 - 2019
    Committee MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology Communications and Marketing Committee
  16. 2017 - 2018
    Committee MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology Health and Information Technology Committee
  17. 2017 - present
    MemberResearch Committee, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  18. 2016 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  19. 2015 - 2016
    MemberTufts Medical Center Clinical Competency Committee
  20. 2015 - 2016
    MemberTufts Medical Center Health Information Committee
  21. 2013 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology
  22. 2013 - 2016
    MemberTufts Medical Center House Staff Review Committee
  23. 2013 - 2015
    MemberTufts Medical Center Accreditation Sub-Committee
  24. 2012 - present
    MemberMassachusetts Medical Society
  25. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  26. 2006 - 2007
    Student RepresentativeUniversidad Autonoma de Chihuahua, Medical School Board

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